BA-Learjet75

Bombardier Aerospace has announced that an undisclosed customer has placed a firm order for six Learjet 75 business aircraft.

The deal for typically equipped aircraft is estimated to be $81m based on list prices.

Bombardier Business Aircraft president Steve Ridolfi said the Learjet 75 aircraft was a ‘blend of innovative technology, modern cabin design and legendary Learjet aircraft performance’.

The first aeroplane from the latest firm order is expected to be delivered this year, Ridolfi added.

Featuring Bombardier Vision Flight Deck with an interior influenced by the Learjet 85 aeroplane, the Learjet 75 can fly about 3,704km at a maximum altitude of 15,545m with a long-range speed of 801kmph.

Powered by Honeywell TFE731-40BR engines, the aircraft incorporates touchscreen controllers, synthetic vision system, dual flight management system, digital audio system and datalink capabilities and can accommodate up to eight passengers and two crew.

"The first aeroplane from the latest firm order is expected to be delivered this year."

In December 2012, Bombardier received a $293m order for five Global 6000 business jets from an undisclosed customer.

Global 6000 jet is powered by Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR710A2-20 turbofans, features a substantial cabin size and Bombardier Vision flight deck and can accommodate up to 19 passengers.

Previously known as Bombardier Global Express XRS, Global 6000 is an upgraded version of the original aircraft announced on 6 October 2003 during the NBAA Convention at Florida, US, and offers higher cruise speed, increased range and improved cabin layout.

Latvian flag carrier airBaltic had also signed an agreement in December 2012 with the Canadian airplane manufacturer to acquire 10 new CS300 airliners.

The $764m deal, which follows a letter of intent (LOI) announced by the companies at the UK’s 2012 Farnborough Air Show, also includes an option for another 10 CSeries jets, taking the total value of the contract to $1.57bn, based on list prices.

Image: Bombardier is expected to deliver the first Learjet 75 aircraft from the latest firm order in 2013. Photo: courtesy of Bombardier.